U.S. median for this major: $59,961.
College Scorecard field of study; 17 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $59,557. College Scorecard.
Mercyhurst University Health Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Mercyhurst University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,626 | $93,898 | 2.0 years |
| $30–48k | $22,429 | $93,080 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $17,197 | $71,368 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $21,665 | $89,910 | 1.9 years |
| $110k+ | $16,748 | $69,504 | 1.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (57% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Health Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($83,812) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $48,015 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Health Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | $84,658 | — | $29,689 | 79% |
| 2 | Mercyhurst University | $83,812 | $26,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Western University | $83,194 | — | $18,256 | 52% |
| 4 | Lebanon Valley College | $80,194 | — | $26,979 | 65% |
| 5 | Thomas Jefferson University | $71,608 | $31,000 | $28,928 | 69% |
| 6 | Misericordia University | $68,418 | $27,000 | $37,485 | 72% |
| 7 | Moravian University | $64,503 | $27,000 | $30,670 | 72% |
| 8 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $63,001 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| 9 | Alvernia University | $56,203 | $27,000 | $28,138 | 56% |
| 10 | Messiah University | $54,256 | $23,250 | $26,502 | 75% |
| 11 | Lincoln University | $51,056 | $34,375 | $14,977 | 44% |
14 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Health Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Health Sciences graduates
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Mercyhurst University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Mercyhurst University
- Acceptance rate: 81% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,452
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
Related majors at Mercyhurst University
- Public Health$54,182
- Biology$65,000
- Nursing—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Health Administration—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
Mercyhurst University Health Sciences questions
How much do Mercyhurst University Health Sciences graduates earn?
Health Sciences graduates of Mercyhurst University earn a median $83,812 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Health Sciences graduates across 149 colleges is $59,961.
How much debt do Mercyhurst University Health Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Health Sciences graduates of Mercyhurst University is $26,000, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Is Mercyhurst University a good school for Health Sciences in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Health Sciences graduates of Mercyhurst University earn $83,812 four years out, $15,394 above the median for the same major across 11 Pennsylvania colleges ($68,418) and $23,851 above the U.S. median ($59,961). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Mercyhurst University rank for Health Sciences in Pennsylvania?
Of 11 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Health Sciences graduate earnings, Mercyhurst University ranks 2nd. The highest is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia at $84,658.
What jobs do Health Sciences graduates get?
A common career is health education specialists, with a median wage of $67,600 in the Erie, PA area and $64,070 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Mercyhurst University Health Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/mercyhurst-university/majors/health-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).